News from the Palace – October 2025
Good evening, everyone!
This year’s car driving season seems to be coming to an end faster than I care for, but Deb and I have had a great time regardless. The cars have been running perfectly, but the TR3 wasn’t fast enough to outrun a downpour last month. It was faster getting home with the top down, drenched with rain, than stop and fight with the erector set Triumph specified for top bows. Besides, a little rain never hurt anyone, even when your wipers have one speed – “casually English”.
We’ve got two events for October; the Castle in the Clouds Show in Moultonborough, in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, and the Wool Arts Tour through the beautiful Monadnock Region in the southwest part of the state. Both events are fun, and just the drives to each are worth starting your car for. I need another pair of Alpaca wool socks for this winter, so I know the Wool Arts Tour is a definite for me.
In other news, I will be taking over duties as Council Minister for the Southern Council starting with the November meeting. I would like to thank Dave Rogers for his hard work and dedication to the club – that’s what sets British Cars of New Hampshire apart from the rest.
As always, thanks for being part of British Cars of New Hampshire!
Mike
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OCTOBER BCNH Events
Please check the online calendar at BCNH.org often for updates and other events that may be added. More information on the events listed here can be found at BCNH.org.
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Calendar
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Council Meetings
Meetings start at 7pm unless otherwise noted; you are urged to arrive by 6pm to enjoy dinner and social time beforehand. Non-members are always welcome.
Please note any changes to your Council meetings below
OCTOBER MEETINGS
SOUTHERN COUNCIL OCTOBER 6
Southern Council Meeting @ 7pm. Mike Sweet
Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Arrive at 6:00 pm if you wish to eat and socialize. Non-members are always welcome. Moe Joe’s Family Restaurant, 2175 Candia Road, Manchester, NH.
NORTHERN COUNCIL OCTOBER 16
The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Arrive around 6:00 pm if you plan to eat and socialize. Non-members are always welcome to attend.
The Homestead Restaurant. 1567 Summer Street , Bristol, NH.
Please remember to RSVP to Kellie, Kabraconier5@gmail.com if you plan to attend. We must give an accurate
headcount to the Homestead.
Please RSVP to Kellie at kabraconier5@gmail.com
SEACOAST COUNCIL OCTOBER 9 NOTE NEW LOCATION
Seacoast Council Meeting @ 6pm Norm Michaels NHMichaels@aol.com
Office Lounge, 21 Third Street, Dover, NH.
Arrive at 6pm for food and greetings, meeting starts at 7pm.
There’s a metered public parking lot behind the building.
Non-members are always welcome
MONADNOCK COUNCIL OCTOBER 21 NOTE TIME CHANGE
Monadnock Council Meeting @ 6pm. David Scott Scottdj1979@gmail.com
Meet upstairs at 5pm if you want to eat and socialize. The meeting will be downstairs at 6pm.
Non-members are welcome. Dublin Road Taproom and Eatery, Shattuck Golf Course, 53 Dublin Rd, Jaffrey NH.
SHOW OF DREAMS MEETING TBA
OCTOBER EVENTS
OCTOBER 11 (SATURDAY)
Wool Arts Tour
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Farms that make up the Wool Arts Tour Open at 10:00 – We will depart from the Visitor Parking Area of the New England College Chester Gallery (across from Daniels’ Restaurant on Main Street Henniker) at 10:00 to give the vendors time to get settled in.
Our Route will cover just under 40 miles as we visit 4 of the 5 farms on this year’s Tour. Beginning at the Spinner Farm in Deering and ending at the Maple Lane Farm in Lyndeborough.
The Route details will be posted soon.
https://woolartstournh.com
Contact Bob Mitchell at rbmit-mm@comcast.net or 603-770-8663 (Cell)